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Job Description
Salary $44,480.00 - $59,050.00 Annually Location 110 SE Watula Ave, 3rd Floor, Ocala, FL 34471, FL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 120425 Department Water Resources Opening Date 05/27/2026 Description
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION
This is a semi-skilled position with emphasis on departmental operations directly involved with locating and inspection of all underground Water Resources utilities (water lines, sewer gravity mains, sewer force mains, and reuse lines) of the City of Ocala within the City's service territory. The Position also requires individuals to perform construction work relating to excavating pipes for accuracy. Reports to the Department Director or Desginee. Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Ability to communicate with customers in person and over the phone regarding the ticket submitted by "811" as stipulated by Law. 2. Utilize various electronic equipment including probe rod to find and mark the location of underground utilities. 3. Understand the underground Utilities infrastructure. 4. Secures work area by providing designated traffic control devices in appropriate position. May be required to work as a flag person. 5. Maintains positive working relationship with department personnel, other governmental agencies, customers and the public. 6. Assists in maintaining an adequate supply of tools and related equipment needed to accomplish daily assignments. 7. Performs tests and evaluates new technologies related to location tools and products and makes recommendations for improvements to our system. 8. Availability during emergencies is required. 9. This work may also be performed under emergency situations or during inclement weather. May be called upon to assist field crews. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned. Minimum Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or GED is required, plus 5 years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must possess minimum "2" certification in Water Distribution and a "B" in Sewer Collection or obtain a "2" Water Distribution and "B" Sewer Collections Certifications within four years. Within six months of employment/promotion, must possess and maintain a valid Florida Commercial Driver's License, Class "B" with an acceptable driving record and an endorsement for tank vehicles (N). Supplemental Information
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will directly supervise employees. This position may indirectly supervise employees. If applicable, supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
ANALYTICAL ABILITY / PROBLEM SOLVING MODERATELY STRUCTURED.
Fairly broad activities using moderately structured procedures with only generally guided supervision.
PLANNING
With regard to general assignments in planning time, method, manner and/or sequence of performance of own work.
CONSIDERABLE RESPONSIBILITY
; may also occasionally assist in the planning of work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
DECISION MAKING
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of minor importance.
FREQUENTLY.
Performs work operations which permit opportunity for decision-making of major importance.
FREQUENTLY. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Under immediate supervision, performs
GENERAL ASSIGNMENTS
of work with
PERIODIC CHECK
of performance by supervisor.
MENTAL DEMAND INTENSE
; Operation requiring sustained directed thinking to analyze, solve, or plan highly variable, administrative, professional, or technical tasks involving complex problems or mechanisms.
USE OF MACHINES, EQUIPMENT AND/OR COMPUTER
Regular use of highly complex machines and equipment; specialized or advanced software programs.
ACCURACY
Probably errors would normally not be detected in succeeding operations and would definitely have serious effects in relationships with patrons and/or with the operations of other segments of the organization.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Extensive contacts with various diversified sectors of the public environment; wherein, the contacts are of extreme importance and failure to exercise proper judgment can lead to substantial losses to the organization.
EMPLOYEE CONTACT
Contacts of considerable importance within the department or office. Requires tact in discussing problems and presenting data and making recommendations.
SOFTWARE SKILLS REQUIRED
Accounting Basic Alphanumeric Data Entry Basic Contact Management Intermediate Database Basic Enterprise Resource Planning Basic Human Resources Systems Basic Payroll Systems Basic Spreadsheet Basic Word Processing/Typing Basic
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be required to: Stand Continuously Walk Continuously Sit Continuously Use hands to handle or feel Continuously Reach with hands and arms Continuously Climb or balance Continuously Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Continuously Talk or hear Continuously Taste or smell Continuously
WEIGHT LIFT REQUIREMENTS
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move: Up to 100 pounds
VISION REQUIREMENT
Specific vision abilities required by this job may include: Ability to adjust focus (work duties that require the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus at various distances or focal lengths).
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work near moving mechanical parts (spinning shafts, engines, lifts, etc.) Occasionally Work in high, precarious places (tall structures, bucket lifts, extension ladders, etc.) Occasionally Fumes or airborne particles (painting, sanding, solvents, flying lint or dust particles, etc.) Frequently Toxic or caustic chemicals (including potential for chemical spills, etc.) Occasionally Outdoor weather conditions (exposure to outdoor heat, cold or inclement weather) Frequently Wet or humid conditions (not weather-related, such as greenhouse, carwash, etc.) Frequently Extreme cold (not weather-related, such as freezer, cold storage, etc.) Never Extreme heat not weather-related, such as furnace, kitchen, ovens, etc. where temp is regularly above 100 degrees F) Never Risk of electrical shock (live electrical wires, equipment that retains power after shutoff) Occasionally Work with explosives (TNT, dynamite, nitroglycerine or other related explosives) Never Risk of radiation (x-ray equipment, nuclear radiation, electromagnetic radiation, etc.) Never Vibration (jack hammer, soil compactor, equipment that creates high vibration, etc.) Occasionally The noise level in the work environment is usually Very loud (jack hammer work, front row at rock concert, etc.) Frequently
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Must reside within 45 minutes of City Hall (151 SE Osceola Avenue) using Map Quest. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). The City of Ocala provides a competitive, comprehensive benefit package for all full-time employees. Health Insurance We offer both single and family coverage, for employees working 30 or more hours per week. Dental Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family dental coverage. Vision Insurance For full time employees, we offer both single and family vision coverage. Life Insurance For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. For full time employees, the City of Ocala provides Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberments policies as an employer paid benefit. Employees can opt for additional coverage such as supplemental voluntary life, spouse life, dependent life, and child life. Short Term and Long Term Disability Offered to full time employees, STD and LTD coverages are income replacement benefits that assist policyholders who are unable to work for an extended period of time due to sickness or accidental injury. Medical FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Dependent Care FSA Flexible spending accounts allow employees to pay out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars. Pet Insurance We also offer special pet insurance for your pets in the case of illness or accidents, as well as preventative care. Employee Health & Wellness Center The City of Ocala offers the use of the City Clinic for those employees, and covered dependents over the age of 8, which have elected one of our health insurance plans. Services offered by the City Clinic include primary care, chronic disease management, labs, x-rays, and wellness coaching. Voluntary Cancer Insurance For full time employees, the cancer insurance policy can help provide security if you, or a covered dependent, suddenly become diagnosed with cancer. Supplemental Critical Care Insurance Our full time employees have the option of electing critical care insurance that is available to help with medical expenses that could arise from things such as a heart attack or stroke. Supplemental Accident Insurance Also available to full time employees, is our Accident Coverage. This supplemental plan can be used to help with expenses like MRI's, physical therapy, and hospital admission. Legal Plan Insurance Full time employees can have access to local attorneys for a monthly fee and receive discounts on services such as legal consultation, wills, traffic violations and the purchase or sale of your home. The carrier also has a separate policy assisting with the matter of identity theft and social media monitoring. Deferred Compensation Plan Deferred compensation is available to all full-time employees at the time of employment. This benefit allows the employee to defer income without paying taxes until money is withdrawn. Current plan is administered through MissionSquare. Direct Deposit Direct deposit automatically deposits your net pay each pay period to your checking or savings account at your own financial institution. Direct deposit is a condition of employment for a person hired by the City. Each pay period the employee receives an earnings statement showing gross pay, taxes, other deductions, accruals and net pay. Enrollment forms are available at Human Resources or Payroll. Discounts - Theme Park Discounts are available to all non-temporary employees at the time of employment. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) The Employee Assistance Program is available to all full-time employees and members of your household as an employer paid benefit. The EAP offers emotional wellbeing support in the form as counseling sessions and all sessions are confidential. The EAP also provides daily life assistance, legal services, and financial services. Holidays and Paid Time off The City provides paid holidays and paid time off for full-time employees. Refer to the Employee Handbook for details. Retirement Plan All full-time employees hired after 10/01/2013, apart from Sworn Police Officers and Firefighters, are enrolled in the 401a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with MissionSquare. All contributions to the 401a Defined contribution plan are pre-tax and earnings grow tax-deferred. The City contributes 8% and employees contribute 3%. City contributions are 100% vested after one year of employment. You will be enrolled automatically and should take time to review your investment options at your earliest convenience. Training Programs The City is committed to provide training programs for all departments and all positions. Risk Management conducts classes in Defensive Driving, Safety, and Insurance. With rare exceptions, classes are offered during working hours, and are open to all eligible employees. Tuition Reimbursement All regular, full-time employees are eligible to participate in the tuition reimbursement program.
